Monument record MYO2664 - Ridge and Furrow Kexby

Summary

A Medieval field system of ridge and furrow in the parish of Kexby is visible as earthworks and cropmarks on air photographs. Most of the ridge and furrow appears ploughed level, except for a few areas adjacent to the river Derwent, which remain extant.

Location

Grid reference Centred SE 6904 5091 (138m by 265m)
Map sheet SE65SE
Civil Parish Kexby, City of York, North Yorkshire
Unitary Authority City of York, North Yorkshire

Map

Type and Period (2)

Full Description

A Medieval field system of ridge and furrow in the parish of Kexby is visible as earthworks and cropmarks on air photographs. The system extends from SE 700 542 in the north of the parish to SE 703 491 in the south. Most of the ridge and furrow appears ploughed level, except for a few areas adjacent to the river Derwent, which remain extant.


English Heritage, 2011, Vale of York National Mapping Project AMIE data (Unpublished document). SYO1458.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • --- Unpublished document: English Heritage. 2011. Vale of York National Mapping Project AMIE data.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

Record last edited

Dec 12 2013 2:22PM

Feedback

Your feedback is welcome; if you can provide any new information about this record, please contact the City Archaeologist.